Chapter 14. Going Digital with Your Scanner or Camera and Windows XP

You learned how to work with the Windows Media Player in Chapter 12, “Going Multimedia with Media Player,” and this chapter dives deeper into multimedia but more from a hardware standpoint. You’ll learn about digital images which are vital in today’s digital camera–filled world.

Selecting a Scanner

Like computers, scanners come in all shapes, sizes, and price points. Choosing the right one for you involves a lot more thought than simply choosing a brand within your budget. Scanners are available for around $100, but many may not be capable of doing what you want at the level of quality you desire. You do often get what you pay for.

What Scanners Can Do for You

Scanners are one of ...

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